14th Annual Exhibition Cacti and other Succulents, 14/5/23, (10:00-19:00)
2023-05-14 10:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Athens) | Σπηλιές Πάρκου Ακροπόλεως

Tribute Concert for Ennio Moriccone by the symphonic symbol Ensemble Le Muse, 21/5/23
2023-05-21 20:30 | Δημοτικό Θέατρο Στροβόλου, Cyprus
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ENNIO MORRICONE
Oscar Music
by the Ensemble LE MUSE
Maestro – Andrea Albertini
Soprano – Daniela Placci

The famous melodies of the great Italian Maestro Ennio Morricone for films such as “Cinema Paradiso”, “The Mission”, ” A Fistful of Dollars”, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, “Once Upon a Time in the West”, ” Sacco and Vanzetti”, “Once upon a time in America” ​​and many more, star in the musical performances of the Italian Ensemble Le Muse which is coming to Strovolos Municipal Theatre for a concerts on May 21st.
During the tribute concert, the relevant scenes from the films will be screened and followed by a narration about the life and the career of Ennio Morricone.
Ennio Morricone, the Italian composer, arranger, conductor and trumpeter who enchanted the world with his music, during his career won two Oscars, three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, six Baftas, ten David di Donatello, eleven Nastri d’Argento, two European Film Awards – Golden Lion and Polar Music Award – while more than 70 million of his records have been sold worldwide. His compositions have captivated many generations establishing him as the most important soundtrack composer of all times.
Ensemble Le Muse consists of exceptional female musicians from the famous “Rondo Veneziano” orchestra. In addition to their experience in all aspects of the classical music, they stand out for their special instinct on interpreting the compositions of Ennio Morricone, whose music is widely known for its precision and sensitivity in describing images.
Ensemble Le Muse had the honor to represent Italian music at the opening of the Italian Presidency in the European Union and received the High Patronage of the President of the Italian Republic for this performance which has been presented in many European countries as well as in major cities such as: Los Angeles, Bangkok, San Francisco, New Delhi, Rabat, Mumbai, Toronto and elsewhere.
The outstanding soprano Daniela Placci has a special place in the Ensemble Le Muse while it is conducted by the pianist, founder of the orchestra and conductor Andrea Albertini.
Two unique concerts, dedicated to the exceptional film composer and his internationally multi-award-winning music.

May 21st, Strovolos Municipal Theatre, Nicosia

Starts: 20.30 p.m.
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Sound INspirations Clarinet and Piano Recital, 6/12/23
2023-12-06 20:00 | Δημοτικό Θέατρο Στροβόλου, Cyprus
Ledra Music Soloists invites you to a unique evening of chamber music for clarinet and piano with the internationally renowned clarinettist Gábor Varga and pianist Nicolas Costantinou. The two artists will present a captivating programme, including Brahms’ two masterful sonatas for clarinet and piano and the world premiere of the Clarinet Sonata by Constantinos Y. Stylianou.
In 1891, a year after he had decided to retire from composing, Brahms had first heard the renowned clarinettist Richard Mülfeld. Fascinated by the warmth and subtlety of his sound, he decided to return to composition, writing four wonderful works of chamber music for him. Incidentally, the two sonatas, op. 120, are the last works he composed. The two sonatas convey an ‘autumnal aura’ attributable to the circumstances of Brahms’ career, the mood of the music, and the lush sound of the clarinet.
Stylianou’s Sonata, which is dedicated to the guest clarinettist, is characterised by a deep lyricism, the scope of which ranges from moments of tenderness to moments of tragedy. In this work, the composer explores the instrument’s wide spectrum of sonic possibilities.
Programme

Brahms: Sonata in F minor for clarinet and piano, Op. 120, No. 1 (1894)
Brahms: Sonata in E-flat major for clarinet and piano, Op. 120, No. 2 (1894)
Y. Stylianou: Sonata for clarinet and piano (2022)

Gábor Varga has performed in more than twenty-five countries worldwide (including USA, Canada, Peru, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, UK, France, Spain & Italy) in concert halls such as the Musikverein in Vienna and the Gewandhaus in Lepzig, participating in various music festivals and appearing at the most prestigious clarinet festivals. His recordings include several chamber works and Concertos by Weber and Mozart for Hungarian Radio and CD recordings of the Nielsen Concerto, Dreamdances by Kovàcs, chamber music by Drusetzky and Vajda’s clarinet works. Since 2017 he is holding the position of International Chair of Clarinet at the RNCM, Manchester, UK, and since 2022 he is an Associate Professor of Clarinet at The Jacob School of Music, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
Steinway Artist Nicolas Costantinou is renowned for impressing audiences with his daring selection of repertoire, old and new, and his ability to collaborate with extraordinary instrumental ensembles. He has been hailed by critics as “… an artist of deep emotions, who is capable of performing music with his whole being and soul…” (Kaleva, 2003) while his interpretations have been described as “colossal” and “dramatic” (Dimitri Nicolau, 2002). In 2023, Nicolas released three albums under the Odradek label. The first one, titled metavasis, was released in January 2023 and features C. Y. Stylianou’s 12 Préludes, Series I. The second one, with the title Past Forward, was released in June and contains Stylianou’s first two viola sonatas with violist Máté Szűcs. The third one, Hedra, was released on September 28, and it features sonatas for cello and piano with cellist Péter Somodari.
Sound INspirations
Clarinet and piano recital | Gábor Varga, Nicolas Costantinou
Strovolos Municipal Theatre | Wednesday, 6 December 2023 | 20:00

TICKETS Full-price €15 | Concessions* €10 (LMS members, pensioners, full-time students, soldiers)
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15th Annual Exhibition Cacti and other Succulents, 12/4/24, (10:00-19:00)
2024-04-12 10:00 - 19:00 | Σπηλιές Πάρκου Ακροπόλεως
